RE: Reading the wind
HighDesertWold, try a hunt in Wyoming's open plains for antalope or mule deer in Colorado rockies. I'm sure you'll know what I mean when you experience a constant wind with gusts that will shake your rifle, even on a bipod. You have invested a couple grand for the hunt, stalked your trophy animal for a day or two and now have a shot at 250 yards with the winds they experience. A very different story even with a super fast round.